Jan 26

Legislation of Interest - as of 01/26/2011

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The following bills are currently being tracked by tobacco control advocates in the West Virginia Legislature:

Bill Title
SB 9 Prohibiting sale of tobacco products by pharmacies   
SB 25  Creating Smoke Free WV Act  
SB 31  Increasing penalties for tobacco use by minors  
SB 33  Creating Transition Program for Tobacco Farmers  
SB 70  Budget Bill  
SB 96  Relating generally to certain county officials  
SB 98  Allowing certain organizations use electronic or mechanical devices to conduct raffles  
HB 2012  Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution  
HB 2058  Allowing nonprofit organizations to hold up to two charitable Texas hold’em tournaments per year  
HB 2386  Requiring the approval of board of health rules relating to tobacco use in public or private places  
HB 2516  Relating to charitable raffles  
HB 2729  Raising the excise tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products  
HB 2737  Providing a procedure for removal of county, district or municipal officers  

You can check the status of any of the bills or download the bill text by visiting the West Virginia Legislature’s website.

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Jan 26

Tobacco Free Day at Capitol - March 3rd!

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Join tobacco control advocates, activists and concerned citizens from throughout West Virginia as we take our message to the Capitol on Thursday, March 3rd. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your project, discuss your challenges with policy-makers and impact tobacco public policy in West Virginia.

Exhibition space is limited but still available and all participants must register no later than February 21st using the form attached here.

If you have any questions you can contact Cinny Kittle at 304-344-9744.

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